"I've been working as an officer in Jefferson Parish for two decades under most people's radar," said Seagal, as quoted in the release. "I've decided to work with A&E on this series now because I believe it's important to show the nation all the positive work being accomplished here in Louisiana - to see the passion and commitment that comes from the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office in this post-Katrina environment."

The release continues: "Until now, Seagal has never sought publicity for his work with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office. However, over a span of almost two decades, he has regularly gone out on patrol and worked major cases. The series will allow fans to ride shotgun with Seagal as he and his hand-selected elite team of deputies respond to crimes-in-progress. Then, when Seagal goes off-duty, the cameras will continue following him as he pursues his many ventures - including musical performances and philanthropic efforts - in Jefferson Parish and New Orleans."

In addition to 20 years of ride-alongs and working major cases, the release says, Seagal, "an expert marksman" and "a 7th-degree black belt in aikido," has worked with the JPSO's SWAT team and has instructed officers in firearms and hand-to-hand combat.

"Steven has a very close relationship with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office and I'm proud to have him as part of our team," says Sheriff Newell Normand in the release. "I cannot tell you how honored I am to not only be affiliated with Steven, but with A&E and all their support in highlighting the efforts, the trials and the tribulations of the men and woman of the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office."

"Steven is a hero both on and off camera and helps fight crime because he cares about the community," said Robert Sharenow, senior vice president non-fiction & alternative programming for A&E, in the release. "It's such an amazing revelation that this larger-than-life star has been doing real police work for nearly 20 years."